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Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Hwy. 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530 573 2674
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Reno
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Nice short trail with unique glass window looking at the trouts. Best time to visit is in October during the kokanee salmon spawning season. More

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Dallas, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Beautiful area to hike, snowshoe. There is a beautiful observation deck to view the marsh/wetland...you may even spot a bear. During the summer, there is a great guided tour with lots of signage giving you historical and scientific tidbits to enhance your experience. In late September you can see the ruby red salmon spawning right in the creek! Two weeks... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

I visited in late March with my dog. This trail was recommended to me by another dog owner. It was a lovely time and I managed to snowshoe even though there was not much snow. It was off season, so leash laws were not enforced. So peaceful! More

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West Sacramento, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We parked at Camp Richardson and discovered this trail system by starting at Tallac Historic Site and then unsuspectingly happening upon Lake of the Sky ampitheatre. WOW! The cold weather and impending storm kept tourists away, so we had the whole trail system to ourselves and it was fabulous. We're excited to return in the summer to check out the... More

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Nevada City, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

This is a short walk in a very scenic area off Emerald Bay Road...nice loop walk...you enter a chamber that goes under the creekbed and you are able to view the trout in the creek...in the falll there is a great migration of fish up this creek. More

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Redwood City, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

I've been vacationing at Tahoe for almost 40 years and had no idea this area existed. Hundreds of salmon (thousands?) gathering in the fall, just hanging out. What a sight! More

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Northern California
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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This spot is beautiful and has a nice walk that takes you by the river and also has paths to the lake. There are informative signs with information along the way and benches to rest if you need to. It is one of my favorite places to go. This time of year it is usually covered in snow but this... More

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oxnard, ca
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Enjoy the simple walk. Easy to push daughter in special needs stroller and its just a nice place to visit More

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MIAMI
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138 reviews 138 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

We visited last fall when salmon were spawning and again in winter, Jan. 1, where we saw remains of dead fish being eaten by ducks and birds. Nothing in nature is wasted. Water level was very low and our grandkids loved walking on river bed and seeing ducks up clise More

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Malta
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

We really enjoyed our time here,so much to see and a lot of fresh air, trees and nice views. More

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